noun
Uncommon
fluke
flook
Fluke (noun) means a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again. Example: “Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke.”
noun
1
A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
"Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke."
"His last-minute goal was more of a fluke than skill."
2
A parasitic flatworm.
"The sheep were treated for liver fluke infection."
How to use fluke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surprising stroke of luck, not the result of skill or planning.
Common pairings
pure fluke
by a fluke
a total fluke
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Word forms
- Plural
- flukes
- Third person singular
- flukes
- Past tense
- fluked
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin, but first recorded as slang for a lucky, unplanned shot in billiards.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fluke
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What does “fluke” mean?
The word “fluke” means a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again. In plain terms, a surprising stroke of luck, not the result of skill or planning.
How do you pronounce “fluke”?
“Fluke” is pronounced flook (/fluk/ in IPA).
How do you use “fluke” in a sentence?
Here is “fluke” used in a sentence: “Winning the lottery twice was pure fluke.”
What part of speech is “fluke”?
“Fluke” is a noun.
Is “fluke” a common word?
“Fluke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fluke” have?
“Fluke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
